Home Care In Queen Creek, AZ

Plans are in the works to renew certification for new housing that was halted over groundwater shortages in two of the Valley's fastest growing areas.

Catch up quick: Gov. Katie Hobbs last June announced a moratorium on new subdivisions in the Phoenix area that rely solely on groundwater, a policy that primarily affected the booming suburbs of Buckeye and Queen Creek.

Driving the news: In her State of the State address on Jan. 8, Hobbs touted a program her administration has been working on called Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS).

Why it matters: Thousands of unbuilt homes in Buckeye and Queen Creek already have certificates, but there are thousands of other "stranded" projects without them, said Spencer Kamps, a lobbyist for the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona.

Of note: Queen Creek has 10,000 lots that already have 100-year certificates and are ready to build, while Buckeye has about a decade's worth of unbuilt single-family homes with certificates.

Details: ADAWS will benefit both the municipalities that want to become designated providers and the Phoenix-area aquifer, ADWR director Tom Buschatzke said.

Zoom in: Buckeye and Queen Creek are looking at a number of new water supplies to use for ADAWS, such as the Harquahala groundwater basin, a plan to expand Bartlett Dam, increased use of effluent water for outdoor use, treatment of currently unusable groundwater, and the purchase of water from tribes, private landowners and communities that aren't using their allocations of Colorado River water.

What's next: Hobbs and ADWR can implement ADAWS administratively, without legislative approval, and Buschatzke expects that process to be completed in September or October.

QUEEN CREEK, AZ — Pecan Lake Entertainment is finally ready to welcome the public onto its 12-acre venue with outdoor/indoor attractions and dining options!

The massive venue will open in two major phases. Here’s what will be ready for the grand opening taking place on January 31:

For Tim Campbell and Jason Check, owners of Pecan Lake Entertainment, this family-centric destination has been a passion project for them.

“[We] want them to know that it's a locally owned business. The owners of this project, live right next door to it. We're invested in the community. We've worked with Town Council; we've worked with neighbors, we've worked with staff and we've gotten feedback of how can we make this better,” said Campbell. “We will be working with the local schools and with other organizations and figuring out how to raise money and do different things that will benefit the community and especially the youth of the community. That's a big deal to us.”

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There’s more coming to this spot. The attraction and eateries include: Your Pie, Sky Time Creamery, Surf City Burger, Electric Go Karts, and the Surf Rider Park.

“One of [the projects] is a 16,000 square foot building, it's called The Pit House… we're going to have a pizza joint-it's a restaurant, we're going to serve pizza-it's a franchise. And we're also going to have an arcade, it's going to have a lot of fun games, new games,” said Check. “The other portion of The Pit House is electric karting. [It] starts inside and then we have a quarter mile outdoor track. So, you'll start inside, you get your instructions, and then you go outside and have your fun going around the track. And then you'll come back inside and be done there. This building has already commenced, and it's under construction right now. We anticipate it's going to take about 12 months to build.”

The next big build on the land is the Surf Rider Park which will feature a FlowRider Surf Simulator.

“This is very similar to the surfing experience you get if you've gone on a cruise ship, they got them at the back of the ships, and it's a surf experience,” said Check.

This building will have a viewing deck.

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CHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Police and the FBI are nearly three weeks into the search for suspects who beat a teenager to death who was leaving a Halloween party in Queen Creek.

The East Valley community remains in shock over the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord and came together again on Thursday to honor his life and push for justice by distributing ‘Light Up The Night’ signs. “I’m vacillating between super sad and super angry,” Queen Creek mother-of-four Katey McPherson, who wrote the words on the sign, said.

McPherson didn’t know Preston Lord but says his death has hit the entire tight-knit town of Queen Creek hard. “I was just really looking for something to uplift people,” she said. “And light always brings positivity to darkness. So I’m just trying to bring the community together.”

McPherson’s social media post of different ways to “Light Up The Night” took off, eventually reaching the eyes of FASTSIGNS Phoenix owner Scott Koehler. Koehler, like the name of his company, suggests, quickly turned McPherson’s words into something tangible. “It’s an easy way for me to get involved,” Koehler said. “It doesn’t cost a fortune but would cost someone a lot of money if they had to go out and pay for it.”

Koehler got to work making over a hundred of the “Light Up The Night” signs, which tell families to light a candle until Thanksgiving Day for Preston, for his family, and for the safety of all kids moving forward. “I would just like to see that justice prevail in this situation,” he said. “And that we bring peace to Preston’s family, and we prevent this from happening again in the future.”

Throughout the day, people, often parents of kids near Preston’s age, came to get their signs and share a similar message. “I don’t feel that we’re safe until these people that are doing this are behind bars,” Gilbert resident Sara Bubela said. “And the youth of today learn that it’s not OK to go beating on people.”

“I think we’ll pull together,” fellow Gilbert resident Kerry Sargiotto added. “With these signs, the more we can give out, the more the awareness. Someone will come forward.”

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Vestar, one of the leading privately held shopping center owners and managers in the western United States, announced today the arrival of major retailers coming to new development, Queen Creek Crossing. Totaling more than 400,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, the addition of these new tenants will bring the center to 100% leased.

The premier shopping destination, anchored by Costco, will begin opening Phase 2 tenants by the end of 2023, starting with Ashley Furniture Home Store. The leading retailer in the home furnishing industry will occupy 45,000 square feet and will be the first to open their doors on Friday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Smoothie King, Gallery Nails and Desert Financial are set to join shortly after in January 2024. Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby will be located within a 55,000-square-foot space, scheduled to open in March 2024.

The remaining Phase 2 tenants will open spring through fall of 2024. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, ONO Hawaiian BBQ and The Habit Burger Grill are currently under construction and will be ready to serve the Queen Creek community by November 2024. Also opening next year will be Sleep Number, Batch Cookies, Advanced Orthodontics, Well Groom Pets and Natural Pediatrics.

"We are pleased to bring a carefully curated mix of national brands and popular retailers and restaurants to Queen Creek Crossing," said executive vice president of development at Vestar, Jeff Axtell. "The addition of these tenants further strengthens our commitment to providing the residents of Queen Creek and its neighboring communities with top-notch shopping and dining options."

Queen Creek Crossing encompasses 31 acres and is centrally located within the retail corridor of Queen Creek, at the cross streets of South Ellsworth Road and East Fulton Parkway. Queen Creek Crossing is conveniently located within a 5-mile radius of more than 150,000 residents, making it a prime destination for families, shoppers and diners alike. With a focus on providing a diverse and dynamic retail environment, Vestar continues to attract nationally recognized brands to its portfolio, ensuring that residents have access to the best retail and dining experiences.

Queen Creek ranks as one of the fastest-growing suburban areas in the nation, part of the expanding Phoenix metropolitan area. Greater Phoenix experienced the largest population gain in the U.S. in 2022, according to Census Bureau data.

Queen Creek Crossing is one of five ground-up projects Vestar is developing in Arizona. Vineyard Towne Center, Verrado Marketplace, Laveen Towne Center and The Shops at Lake Pleasant are also underway.

For more information on Vestar, visit vestar.com.

Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 3:10 pm

The Arizona Manufactures Council, or AMC, has named Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley its 2023 Manufacturing Champion of the Year for her advocacy for legislation that will help communities attract manufacturers and meet their public infrastructure needs, as well as for her work to bring a multibillion-dollar investment by LG Energy Solution to Queen Creek.

Wheatley was presented with the award at the Queen Creek Town Council’s Oct. 18 meeting.

“This award is the culmination of a lot of hard work from a lot of people – I was thrilled to present the award to our Queen Creek Town Council and amazing community,” shared Mayor Julia Wheatley, in a town press release. “Our efforts with House Bill 2809 help municipalities, businesses and the state – but most importantly, it benefits Queen Creek as it provides the town with reimbursement for a portion of the town’s $84 million in public infrastructure investments including roads, water and wastewater in the northeastern portion of our community. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to Rep. Michael Carbone who sponsored House Bill 2809, and to all those champions who helped it reach the finish line.”

Queen Creek is consistently ranked one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States. The Town’s General Plan helps guide the growth, which includes the northeastern part of town, primarily owned by the Arizona State Land Department. The general plan identifies the section as a special district and growth area encouraging the private investment that fosters job creation, the release stated.

Last year, LG Energy Solution announced an investment of $5.5 billion for an advanced manufacturing facility, bringing thousands of jobs that “aligns with the state’s goal to be a leader in the high-tech industry,” according to the release.

“Without strong local leaders like Mayor Wheatley, Arizona risks losing out on these major job-creating investments,” AMC Executive Director Grace Appelbe stated in the release. “Mayor Wheatley understands what it takes to land these mega projects and why local government is an essential partner in the state’s economic development strategy.”

LG Energy Solution is slated to break ground in late 2023 or early 2024. For more information regarding the project, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov.

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